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RLPA could tighten screws on player agents
The Rugby League Players' Association is seeking to revamp and take control of the game's agent scheme in a move that could tighten regulations around the conduct of powerful player managers.
Chris Barrett is a Sports Writer with The Sydney Morning Herald.
The Rugby League Players' Association is seeking to revamp and take control of the game's agent scheme in a move that could tighten regulations around the conduct of powerful player managers.
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